Our Priorities
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Housing
Affordability and Accessibility: Advocate for policies that increase the availability of affordable housing options for San Diego's workforce, ensuring that employees at all income levels can find suitable housing within the region.
Streamlined Development: Support efforts to reduce bureaucratic red tape and streamline the permitting process to accelerate the construction of new housing projects, particularly in areas with high demand.
Smart Growth: Promote sustainable and smart growth strategies that balance the need for new housing with the preservation of the environment and community character, encouraging development near transit hubs and employment centers.
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Homelessness
Comprehensive Solutions: Endorse comprehensive approaches that address the root causes of homelessness, including mental health services, addiction treatment, and job training programs, alongside housing solutions.
Public-Private Partnerships: Encourage collaboration between government, non-profit organizations, and the business community to develop and fund effective programs that provide immediate relief and long-term solutions for the homeless population.
Community Safety and Support: Advocate for policies that balance the needs of the homeless with the safety and well-being of the broader community, ensuring that public spaces remain safe and accessible for all.
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Regulation
Business-Friendly Environment: Support the creation and maintenance of a regulatory environment that fosters innovation and growth, reducing unnecessary burdens on businesses while protecting public health, safety, and the environment.
Predictability and Transparency: Advocate for clear, consistent, and transparent regulations that provide businesses with the certainty needed to plan and invest in San Diego County.
Stakeholder Engagement: Promote active engagement between regulators and the business community to ensure that regulations are practical, effective, and aligned with the needs of local industries.
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Taxes
Competitive Tax Structure: Support a tax structure that makes San Diego County an attractive place for businesses to operate and expand, fostering job creation and economic growth.
Equitable Taxation: Advocate for a fair tax system that balances the needs of businesses, residents, and local government, ensuring that taxes are used efficiently to support essential public services and infrastructure.
Incentives for Growth: Endorse tax incentives and credits that encourage investment in key sectors, such as technology, manufacturing, and renewable energy, driving innovation and economic development in the region.